2022 August Community Events in Toledo, Ohio
What's Happening In Toledo During August 2022
Toledo, Ohio, is happening! Get out of the house and enjoy some of the following events taking place in this great city during August 2022!
ProMedica Live Summer Concert Series | 90's House Party
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2022 | GATES OPEN AT 5 PM
Promenade Park
400 Water St.
Toledo, OH
Don't miss Coolio, Rob Base, Montel Jordan, and Color Me Badd at the ProMedica Live Concert Series in Promenade Park!
What better place than Promenade Park to dive into nostalgia? This one is a revolving door of talent from the 90s because This is How We Do It! Along with Montel Jordan, this will be a star-studded night of exuberant, good-time party anthems that will have the park bumpin’. Lace up your high-tops and grab a friend— it’s time to Kickstep. Kid ‘N Play will be in the house with old-school hip hop classics such as Funhouse and Ain’t Gonna Hurt Nobody. Rob Base will be bringing Joy N’ Pain. And who knows what kind of offers Color Me Badd will be making (wink wink). Bring the family cause this old school dance party will be seriously fly.
African American Music Festival
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022
Glass City Metropark Pavilion
983 Front St
Toledo, OH
The 17th Annual African American Festival will be a separate two-weekend event.
The music festival will be a one-day event held on August 6. The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union is hosting the festival this year as part of its 26th anniversary. The main stage will feature performances by artists from all genres along with vendors’ food and community resources.
This year’s lineup will include a Tribute to the late Rance Allen; Zia Cook; Comedian Keith Bender; Troop; Sunshine Anderson; Lyfe Jennings; Zapp and The Whispers.
For more information about this year’s festival or for Sponsorship, Vendor, Advertisement, and Parade Participation please contact Garnet Cowell at 419-255-8876 ext. 205 or email AAFestival@ToledoUrban.net
https://www.13abc.com/2022/06/28/17th-annual-african-american-festival/
Toledo Taco and Margarita Fest
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 | NOON
Huntington Center
500 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, OH
Taco & Margarita fest is coming to Huntington Center on Saturday August 6th. There will be a custom food & drink menu, live music, pro wrestling and more. See you there!
General Admission and VIP tickets available starting Thursday May 19 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com and Huntington Center Box Office.
VIP Doors at 11am. Event at 12pm
Toledo Jeep Fest
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 - 14, 2022 | NOON
Downtown Toledo
(Various Locations)
Toledo, Ohio
The Toledo Jeep® Fest is set for the weekend of August 12th, 2022! We invite you to start planning a trek to Northwest Ohio and the city of Toledo – HOME of the Jeep – as soon as possible. In 2021, more than 65,000 attendees traveled from 37 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and Mexico to take part in the dynamic weekend-long event. We’re excited to welcome attendees in 2022 to help celebrate the 5th annual Toledo Jeep Fest.
We have some special activities planned, such as a signature All-Jeep Parade through downtown Toledo, a massive Vendor Midway, and much more. You can count on Toledo Jeep Fest 2022 being an action-packed event!
We hope to see you in The Glass City in August 2022!
Learn more at https://toledojeepfest.com/
Annual Summer Cruise In
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022 | 6 PM
Summer Cruise-In Hosted by Toledo Door and Window and EcoShine Mobile Detailing!
Cruise-In to Benefit Kiwanis Club of Toledo to Help Inner City Kids
Saturday, August 27, 2022 | Registration begins at 12:00 PM
Learn more at www.SummerCruisein.com
- Awards at 3:30 PM - $10.00 Registration Fee
- 50/50 Raffle - Oldies Music - Local Food and Dessert Trucks
- Gift Cards and Prizes for Registered Drivers
- Summer Cruise-In Awards - Gift Cards And More!

Cruise on over, and show us your Pride and Joy! Awards for BEST CUSTOM and BEST ORIGINAL Classic Cars, Trucks, and Special Interest Vehicles. You could win Gift Cards, Prizes, or even BEST of Show! ALL proceeds will benefit The Kiwanis Club of Toledo, Helping Inner City Kids!
Information from Annual Summer Cruise-In Facebook Event Page
Maumee Bay Brewing Company Presents TJO Bistro Series- Tumbao Bravo
EVERY THURSDAY IN AUGUST 2022 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Toledo Botanical Garden
5403 Elmer Dr.
Toledo, OH 43615
Warm summer nights and cool jazz in the garden. This season, once again, features some of the best regional artists. There will be food trucks on site. Bring your friends/family and enjoy music in nature.
- Fee: $10. ($5 for Members)
- No reservation required
- Cash only at gate
- Gates open at 5:30pm
- Bring a chair/blanket

- August 4 – Gene Parker Quintet
- August 11 – Mike Lorenz Trio
- August 18 – Jason Quick Trio
- August 25 – Zen Zadravek Quartet
More information can be found at Metroparks Toledo's website
Toledo Pride | Kick-Off Party
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022 | 6PM - 10PM
Promenade Park
400 Water St.
Toledo, OH 43604
Join Toledo Pride for the Pride Kick-Off held at Promenade Park with live music and drag shows.
Information will be updated as soon as we have it. Follow Toledo Pride on Facebook to get most recent updates.
Parade:
https://www.facebook.com/events/713189243235626/
Main Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/764799021173689/
Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl:
https://www.facebook.com/events/366205218898253/
Become a Sponsor:
https://toledopride.com/become-a-sponsor/
Become a Vendor:
https://toledopride.com/vendors/
Sign Up for the Parade:
https://toledopride.com/.../2022-toledo-pride-pride-parade/
Entertainer/Performer:
Toledo Pride | Main Event
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022 | NOON - 10PM
Promenade Park
400 Water St.
Toledo, OH 43604
Back to the regular pride main event with vendors, live music, entertainers, and more at Promenade Park.
Follow Toledo Pride on Facebook to get the most recent updates!
Kick Off:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1105087570053377/
Parade:
https://www.facebook.com/events/713189243235626/
Main Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/764799021173689/
Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl:
https://www.facebook.com/events/366205218898253/
Become a Sponsor:
https://toledopride.com/become-a-sponsor/
Become a Vendor:
https://toledopride.com/vendors/
Sign Up for the Parade:
https://toledopride.com/.../2022-toledo-pride-pride-parade/
Entertainer/Performer:
Toledo Pride Parade
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022 | NOON - 1PM
Join Toledo Pride in 2022 as they line Adams street in Downtown Toledo once again to show support for the area LGBTQIA+ community. We are thrilled to bring an event like this to life with the help of our community! Last year, over 50 local businesses, community organizations and religious organizations participated in the Toledo Pride Parade with thousands of excited, supportive spectators lining the streets of Downtown Toledo.
Please keep in mind that there may be other events in Downtown Toledo (Mud Hens baseball, events at the Huntington Arena, etc.) that could effect parking downtown, and rates will vary with individual parking locations.
Check out the Facebook Event Page
Toledo Pride | Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl
Sunday, August 21, 2022 | 2PM - 5PM
There is a one-time fee of $5 for a wristband, which gets you food at each of the participating bars. Each bar/restaurant has a special drinks and dish with a rainbow color theme.
Follow the event on Facebook to get most recent updates.
Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank’s 2022 Country BBQ Fundraiser and Dance
Sunday, August 21, 2022 | 2PM - 6PM
Highland Meadows Golf Club
7455 Erie St.
Sylvania, OH 43560
Enjoy an afternoon filled with a delicious BBQ-themed buffet, raffle prizes, interactive dance lessons, live music, and much more!
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enable other community organizations to end hunger. We strive to maximize community resources by effectively obtaining and distributing food through a food collection and distribution system.
German American Festival
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022
Oak Shade Grove
3624 Seaman Rd.
Oregon, OH 43616
Don't miss Toledo’s oldest, largest and greatest ethnic festival! Savor delicious German food and import beer. Experience authentic German music, folk dancing and entertainment. Participate in traditional German contests and feats. And enjoy lots of fun activities and rides for the kids.
For over half a century, the German-American Festival has been promoting the German and Swiss cultures, generating revenue to support the German and Swiss cultural center and other philanthropic programs in the Toledo area…and providing a great time for visitors of all ages! Prost!
ProMedica Live Summer Concert Series | KC & The Sunshine Band
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 | GATES OPEN AT 5PM
Promenade Park
400 Water St.
Toledo, OH
Don't miss KC & The Sunshine Band at the ProMedica Live Concert Series in Promenade Park!
KC & The Sunshine Band changed the sound of pop music by adding a hint of disco and a whole lot of fun. With nine Grammy nominations, an American Music Award, and sales of over 100 million, they have recreated the 70s sound. In today’s scene, this band is intent on helping crowds escape their worries with a fresh dance mix of funk and R&B. A bold sound that has been sampled worldwide including in The Notorious B.I.G’s celebrated hit Respect. The band continues to grow its disco groove by blending eras to create a modern, unique vibe for all generations. With five number one hits, they have enchanted audiences for decades.
Toledo’s riverfront is a perfect spot to come together for good vibes, vibrant music and a little sunshine.
Wine by the Glass Pavilion | Discovering Gold
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 | 6:30PM
Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion
2444 Monroe St.
Toledo, OH 43609
Guests are invited to participate in a premier wine tasting. August 19 marks the day it was reported that Gold was found in California. The impending gold rush would bring a boon to California wine crafting. Enjoy some of the best California has to offer in wine, along with paired hors d’ oeuvres.
Tickets are $35 for members and $50 for general admission, plus tax.
Visit Toledo Museum of Art's website to learn more and purchase tickets
Toledo Opera | Blue
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 @ 7:30PM | SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022 @ 2PM
The Valentine Theatre
410 Adams Street
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Friday, August 26, 2022 | 7:30pm
Sunday, August 28, 2022 | 2pm
An African American couple in Harlem anticipates the birth of their firstborn, a son, with both hope and fear. As the baby grows into a young man, the mother worries for his future, and the father tries to prepare his son for the realities of 21st century America, while wrestling with his own identity as a police officer, a "Black man in blue." When their deepest fears come true, the family is forced to navigate a devastating reality seeking answers and support from their church and community. Toledo Opera presents the Tony Award®–winning composer Jeanine Tesori and NAACP Theatre Award–winning librettist Tazewell Thompson’s new opera inspired by contemporary events and Black literature. Influenced by gospel music and using vivid flashbacks, Blue places timely issues at the forefront of modern opera and invites audiences to the emotional epicenter of their impact. Chelsea Tipton, II conducts and librettist Tazewell Thompson directs.
Starring Allen Michael Jones as The Father and Krysty Swann as The Mother.
Learn more and purchase tickets at The Valentine Theater's website
Glass City Jazz Fest
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 | NOON - SUNSET
Glass City Metropark
1001 Front Street
Toledo, Ohio
Enjoy this free family-friendly event including a full day of jazz performances along the riverfront in Toledo!
Organized by the Great Lakes Jazz Society and hosted by the H-Factor Jazz Show (a 24/7 online jazz radio station, based in Toledo), the Glass City Jazz Fest will provide an open air, family-friendly event for visitors to remember the rich heritage of jazz in Toledo. The Glass City Jazz Fest’s goal is to grow from a one-day festival into an annual weekend festival that will attract a good mix of multicultural and multi-generational jazz lovers from across the region and beyond. To help discover and encourage young musical talent in the Toledo area, proceeds from the Glass City Jazz Fest’s beverage tent will help fund the Great Lakes Jazz Society Scholarship, which purchases music instruments and lessons for children (K-12).
Presented by Great Lakes Jazz Society, City of Toledo and Metroparks Toledo
Artist Line - Up
12 - 1:15 p.m. The Brick Bar Allstars featuring Toledo Jazz vocalists: Kim Buehler, Deborah Gardner, Theresa Harris, and Lori Lefevre
1:35 - 2:50 p.m. Latin Jazz Players
3:10 - 4:25 Larry Fuller Trio
4:45 - 6 p.m. Joey Sommerville w/ special guest
6:20 - 7:35 p.m. Lindsey Webster
7:50 - 9:05 p.m. National Jazz Keyboardist Marcus Johnson
About the artists
Larry Fuller is a native Toledoan now living in New York. He is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, jazz leader, composer and is known to "swing like a beast!" He now leads the Larry Fuller Trio and presents a rare musical program. He is praised for his emotive style, technique and versatility.
Marcus Johnson is an independent Billboard-ranked musician, NAACP Image Award nominee, owner of FLO Brands and FLO Wine, JD and MBA, philanthropist, father, friend... and so much more! His latest CS showcases his soulful interpretations of some of his favorite ballads from different parts of his life.
As head of Three Keys Music, Johnson produced and released on the Three Keys Music label national jazz artists: Michael Lington, Jaared Arosemena, Bobby Lyle, Nick Colionne, R&B singer, Alyson Williams, neo-soul songstress, Zahzarah; and smooth jazz Saxophonists Phillip Martin and Brian Lenair.
To date, Marcus has released more than fifteen Billboard charted CDs, and has the distinction of having his groundbreaking 2008 Billboard Top 20 Contemporary Jazz FLO (For the Love Of) Anthology, which consisted of three distinct CDs -- FLO Chill, FLO Romance and FLO Standards - all chart Top 10 on Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts simultaneously.
Lindsey Webster is an American jazz, R&B, and pop singer. Her first single, "Fool Me Once", reached number one on the Smooth Jazz chart at Billboard magazine (2016), making her the first vocalist since Sade's 2010 "Soldier of Love" to have a #1 vocally-driven song in the primarily instrumental format.
“I am an artist…period,” declares Lindsey Webster. “I have influences from many musical genres and have been influenced by them from a young age. I believe in the power of music to empower and reach people on multiple levels.” The stunning, charismatic and amiable Lindsey Webster’s roots span the worlds of R&B, Pop, Rock, Jazz and beyond. Her flawless range has been compared to Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Minnie Ripperton, while her breezy and poetic songwriting is reminiscent of Sade. Soultracks says, "If Carole King and Sade had a kid, she would be Lindsey Webster” while Popmatters touts Webster’s work as “Classy, consistent, and exceptional.” Webster’s refreshing approach has garnered two Billboard #1’s and seven Top 10’s on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart, making her the first vocalist in the format to garner a #1 since the iconic Sade.
Learn more at https://glasscityjazzfest.com/
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